The Devil’s Toy

This short 1966 documentary film dedicated “to all victims of intolerance” depicts the dawn of skateboarding in Montreal. A new activity frowned upon by police and adults, skateboarding gave youngsters a thrilling sensation of speed and freedom. “The Devil’s Toy” – the first Canadian documentary ever made about the activity – captures the exuberance of boys and girls having the time of their lives in free-wheeling downhill locomotion.